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Family members of older persons with multi-morbidity and their experiences of case managers in Sweden: an interpretive phenomenological approach
Blekinge Tekniska Högskola / Lunds universitet.
Blekinge Tekniska Högskola / Lunds universitet.
Blekinge Tekniska Högskola / Malmö högskola.
Blekinge Tekniska Högskola.
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2015 (English)In: International Journal of Integrated Care, ISSN 1568-4156, E-ISSN 1568-4156, Vol. 15, no Jan-Mar, article id e011Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Family members of older persons (75+) with multi-morbidity are likely to benefit from utilising case management services performed by case managers. However, research has not yet explored their experiences of case managers. Objectives: The aim of the study was to deepen the understanding of the importance of case managers to family members of older persons (75+) with multi-morbidity. Design: The study design was based on an interpretive phenomenological approach. Method: Data were collected through individual interviews with 16 family members in Sweden. The interviews were analysed by means of an interpretive phenomenological approach. Results: The findings revealed one overarching theme: “Helps to fulfil my unmet needs”, based on three sub-themes: (1) “Helps me feel secure – Experiencing a trusting relationship”, (2) “Confirms and strengthens me – Challenging my sense of being alone” and (3) “Being my personal guide – Increasing my competence”. Conclusion and discussion: The findings indicate that case managers were able to fulfil unmet needs of family members. The latter recognised the importance of case managers providing them with professional services tailored to their individual needs. The findings can contribute to the improvement of case management models not only for older persons but also for their family members.

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2015. Vol. 15, no Jan-Mar, article id e011
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case management, integrated care, family members, interpretive phenomenology, multi-morbidity, older persons
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URN: urn:nbn:se:rkh:diva-2617PubMedID: 25918497OAI: oai:DiVA.org:rkh-2617DiVA, id: diva2:1245051
Available from: 2018-09-04 Created: 2018-09-04 Last updated: 2018-09-04Bibliographically approved

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